Taoiseach Enda Kenny opens the Irish Sports Council’s HQ at Abbotstown, accompanied by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar.

The Cabinet has signed off on plans to create three new technological universities as part of a plan for the most fundamental reform of third-level education in the history of the State.

2into3, the not-for-profit specialists, has joined the IMCA as a registered practice.

The gathering taking place this week has potential to harness enthusiasm and skill. The Irish diaspora is of the order of 70 million and rising.

Services will close unless new private donors are found, charities warn Charitable organisations considering laying off staff in the coming year. There is a real possibility that highly successful work will be closed down if the money isn’t there Turning non-governmental organisations into business-like models can mean a loss of impact.

Philanthropic giving is on the increase in Ireland, and universities need to get their share

DEFYING expectations, a new report carried out by 2into3 shows that the Irish non-profit sector raised almost 4pc more in 2011 than in the previous year.

The report, based on an analysis of accounts from 1,000 charities, shows funds continue to rise despite the recession, with about €4.9bn raised in 2011.

IRISH charities boosted funds by almost 4pc in one year. Herald.ie